Tuesday, September 25, 2018

It's been quite a few years since we've seen this, but two fairly significant frosts in September, might make mowing a little easier come October. It has been an unusual growing season to be sure.

Even though we are have some cool evenings it is still 5 plus weeks before it's a good time to apply Kerb. I mention this, because there are a lot of fields that will need Kerb to control the fescue. Realizing cash flow is really tight, but if you have high yielding fields that have a fescue problem, it is something to consider.

Monday, July 23, 2018

It looks like many sprout fields are starting to get a little height. Tip die back has started so we aren't going to get a whole lot more height. Consideration should be given to keeping the leaves on the plant as long as you can into the fall. A leaf rust spray applied soon will help do that, and allow for better fruit bud formation.

Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Just a reminder the Maritime Wild Blueberry Field Day is coming up on Thursday, July 12th at Sargent's Receiving station in Parrsboro. (1480 Smith Hollow Rd. Parrsboro) 9:00 - 4:00 pm.

Also a reminder about Blueberry Maggot!!

Given the last few weeks it can be easy to forget about a few things. We are starting to creep up on blueberry maggot season. There is still a lot of ground that is going to be picked this year. Putting out yellow sticky traps to monitor for the emerging adults is going to be important. You can can get traps at the WBPANS office in Debert (902-662-3306)

We are a little behind last year, from a heat standpoint, but given the forecast it is likely we will catch-up over the next week or so.

Thursday, June 21, 2018

Working with AAFC and Ag Weather Atlantic ( http://atl.agrometeo.org/index.php/weather/local ) we were able to set up a new weather station in the West Brook area of Cumberland county. This links into the Ag Weather Atlantic Network. Check out the link above and explore the site.

Weather is always a big variable for farmers (that point was brought home to us this June). If funding can be secured to continue Ag Weather Atlantic, we will begin integrating models specific to the wild blueberry production system that will help growers time applications and help growers get a better understanding of how the weather is impacting their wild blueberry crop.

Also, Perennia has just updated it's website. www.perennia.ca - If you look under Agriculture and Commodity Information you will find the Wild Blueberry page. The page is much cleaner and easier to find what you are looking for. Explore the whole site and see what Perennia is doing across the industry.

Monday, June 18, 2018

A note from NS Crop
& Livestock Insurance regarding frost damage:

Any blueberry growers participating in
crop insurance who believe their crops were impacted or may be impacted by
recent frost events (or damage from any other insured perils) must provide a
notice of damage to the Nova Scotia Crop and Livestock Insurance Commission.
Notices can be mailed (P.O. Box 1092, Truro, N.S. B2N 5G9), faxed
(902-895-4622) phoned (902-893-6370 or 1 800 565 6371) or emailed (nsclic@novascotia.ca)
to the Commission offices.